Parents' Night Out: Kids watch live entertainment and eat pizza, while their parents go out for a date. This monthly drop-in is for ages 3-12 and tots must be potty trained. $30 per child, $10 each for two or more additional children. Saturday 5:30 to 11 p.m., Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 W Sligh Ave. (813) 935-8552, ext. 268.

Holiday open house: The "Girls Night Out" Holiday Open House features items for sale including handmade jewelry, decorated glass, purses and more. The 2010 Temple Terrace Heritage Ornament will be for sale as well as the Temple Terrace Juniors 50th Anniversary cookbook. Proceeds benefit Sincerely Santa. There also will be a toy drive during the event. Monday 5 to 8 p.m., Woodmont Clubhouse, 415 Woodmont Ave., Temple Terrace. (813) 985-7769.

Democratic Women's Club of Hillsborough: The group gives political candidates a forum the first Monday of each month. Free. Monday 6:30 p.m., Mimi's Cafe, 11702 N Dale Mabry Highway. (813) 684-1184.

Suncoast Real Estate Investors Association: John Schaub, author of Building Wealth One House at a Time, will speak at this networking meeting. Networking starts at 6 p.m. $20 for guests; no charge for members. Tuesday 6 p.m. Double Tree Hotel, 4500 W Cypress St.

North Tampa Chamber of Commerce: Jeff Gareau of Operation Homefront will talk about the emergency assistance and morale the group provides to troops and their families. $15 in advance. $20 at the door. Thursday 11:45 a.m., Clarion Hotel and Conference Center, 2701 E Fowler Ave. (813) 971-4710.

Northeast Tampa Women in Business: Enjoy Christmas dinner and find out who will receive the $500 "Deserving Woman" scholarship. Do not forget to bring a small wrapped gift with a value of $5 to $10 for the gift exchange. Thursday 6 p.m., Hunters Green Country Club, 18101 Longwater Run Drive. (813) 841-5932.

South Tampa cancer group: A new, local cancer support group called iCare provides discussion and support. The group meets every second and fourth Thursday. Free. Thursday 7 p.m., Unity Church of Tampa, 3302 W Horatio St., Tampa. (813) 870-0731.